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UNI women pick up win over St. Thomas in first ever meeting

Sports

December 2nd, 2021 by Jim Field

It was a career night for the UNI women’s basketball team as they beat the St. Thomas Tommies 102-62 in the program’s first meeting.

Despite a slow start to the game, the Panthers put up their best offensive performance in over 30 years. With 50% shooting from 3-point range and 52% shooting from the floor, UNI had its first 100-point win dating back to the 1989-1990 season when the Panthers put up 107 points in a win over Creighton on February 20th. It was also the first game this season where UNI led for the full 40 minutes.

Emerson Green led the Panthers with 17 points and Kam Finley and Kayba Laube both poured in 15 points.

UP NEXT:
The Panthers return home to take on another Summit League foe in the South Dakota State Jackrabbits. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m. at the McLeod Center on Saturday, December 4th.

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(Podcast) KJAN morning News, 12/2/21

News

December 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

The broadcast News at 7:07-a.m., with Ric Hanson.

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IA Wrestle releases latest Class 2A Wrestling Rankings 12/01/2021

Sports

December 2nd, 2021 by Jim Field

Team Rankings

  1. West Delaware
  2. Osage
  3. Independence
  4. West Burlington/Notre Dame
  5. Davenport Assumption
  6. Greene County
  7. Vinton-Shellsburg
  8. Sergeant Bluff-Luton
  9. Webster City
  10. Glenwood

Area Individuals

106
3. Kaden Whipp, Clarinda

113
7. Vincent Mayberry, Glenwood
11. Lincoln Keeler, Creston
12. Kasen Cochran, Winterset

120
3. Ethan Follmann, Atlantic/CAM
6. Mathew Beem, Glenwood
12. Cael Nelson, Carroll

126
6. Luke Freund, Harlan

132
5. Luke Musich, Harlan
6. Triston Barncastle, Creston

138
11. Carter Drake, Carroll

145
5. Kale Downey, Clarinda
9. Jireh Gallegos, Carroll

152
10. Dawson Bond, Red Oak
11. Tate Mayberry, Glenwood

170
2. Kadin Stutzman, Atlantic/CAM
9. Tyler Boldra, Glenwood

182
6. Mitchell Mayberry, Glenwood

195
4. CJ Carter, Glenwood
8. Zane Bendorf, Harlan
11. Jase Wilmes, Clarinda

220
8. Jeremiah Davis, Harlan

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DAVID AHNEN, 65, of Des Moines (No Public Services)

Obituaries

December 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

DAVID AHNEN, 65, of Des Moines, died Nov. 27th, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. No public services will be held for DAVID AHNEN. Steen Funeral Home in Greenfield is in charge of the arrangements.

Burial will be in the Garner Cemetery in Bridgewater, at a later date.

Online condolences may be left to the family at www.steenfunerals.com.

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IA Wrestle releases latest Class 1A Wrestling Rankings 12/01/2021

Sports

December 2nd, 2021 by Jim Field

Team Rankings

  1. Don Bosco
  2. West Sioux
  3. Lisbon
  4. Underwood
  5. Logan-Magnolia
  6. Nashua-Plainfield
  7. New London
  8. South Central Calhoun
  9. Central Springs
  10. Columbus Catholic

Area Individuals

106
10. Brayden Maeder, SW Valley

113
1. Eli Becerra, Missouri Valley
7. Zach Williams, St. Albert

120
4. Jace Rose, Riverside
7. Elliot Cooney, Nodaway Valley/O-M

126
6. Weston Allen, Underwood
9. Kai Carritt, Logan-Magnolia

132
1. Gable Porter, Underwood

138
2. Stevie Barnes, Underwood
5. Shea Parkis, Kuemper Catholic
9. Sean Thompson, Logan-Magnolia

145
1. Hagen Heistand, Underwood

152
1. Wyatt Reisz, Logan-Magnolia
7. Jaydon Knight, Mount Ayr
9. Nolan Moore, Riverside
10. Ben Hansen, Missouri Valley

160
2. Gavin Maguire, Logan-Magnolia
3. Garrison Gettler, AHSTW
11. Carter Andreasen, Audubon

182
7. Brecken Freeberg, Tri-Center
12. Gage Clausen, Missouri Valley

195
12. Cooper Nielsen, Audubon

220
3. Cooper Anderson, Panorama
8. Cal Wanninger, Kuemper Catholic
11. Dawson Marshall, Bedford/Lenox

285
2. Rex Johnsen, Logan-Magnolia
6. Easton Eledge, Underwood
7. Devin Whipple, Bedford/Lenox
11. Connor Murray, Missouri Valley

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UNI falls on final possession to Bradley

Sports

December 2nd, 2021 by Jim Field

UNI was able to tie the game in the final seconds but ultimately lost to Bradley 71-69 on Wednesday night. AJ Green hit a jumper with 12 seconds left to tie the game at 69 all. Bradley’s Terry Roberts drove in and scored as time ran out to give the Braves the win.

AJ Green dropped in 30 points and Noah Carter scored 20 as UNI dropped their Missouri Valley Conference opener. Bradley never trailed following a 10-0 run in the first half that broke a tie game open.

UNI falls to 2-4 on the season. They will now prep for a home meeting with Richmond on Sunday at 1;00 p.m.

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New I-74 bridge over the Mississippi at the Quad Cities opens

News

December 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Hundreds of pedestrians celebrated completion of the new Interstate-74 bridge over the Mississippi River by walking across the span yesterday (Wednesday). Every mayor in the region was there for the event, including Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher.

Construction on the six-lane bridge began in 2017. West bound lanes opened a year ago. The east bound lanes are scheduled to open next week. The bridge project includes a highway between Bettendorf and Moline and cost more than one-point-two billion dollars. East Moline Mayor Reggie Freeman says the old, green I-74 bridge was built in 1935 for horses, carts and pedestrians.

Illinois Governor J-B Pritzker says the I-74 bridge is one of the country’s primary Mississippi River crossings.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds wasn’t able to attend the ceremony and sent a written statement to mark the occasion.

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Shelby County Supervisors set public hearing date, re: Loan Agreement

News

December 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Harlan, Iowa) The Shelby County Board of Supervisors, this week, set December 21st as the date for a public hearing on a proposal to enter into a General Obligation Emergency Communications Equipment Loan Agreement, and to borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $1,880,000. The Supervisors propose to enter into the loan agreement for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring and installing emergency communications equipment and systems.

The public hearing will be held at 9-a.m. On the 21st, in the Supervisors Room at the Shelby County Courthouse in Harlan.

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No. 19 Iowa State beats Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-64

Sports

December 2nd, 2021 by Jim Field

(Radio Iowa) Izaiah Brockington had 23 points and 10 rebounds as 19th ranked Iowa State beat Arkansas-Pine Bluff 83-64 as the Cyclones improve to 7-0.

That’s ISU coach T.J. Otzelberger who felt the Cyclones struggled in a number of areas.

The Cyclones return to action Saturday at Creighton.

That Iowa State vs. Creighton game is set for an 8:00 p.m. tip in Omaha.

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Tax law changes allow for more deductions for charitable giving

News

December 2nd, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Iowans who made a donation to charity on Giving Tuesday in order to get a tax deduction are fortunate this year as far as their federal returns. I-R-S spokesman Christopher Miller says changes to tax laws mean you can still file a simple return and deduct at least some of those donations.  Miller says, “It certainly opens up avenues for taxpayers who still want to make a donation and take a deduction for those donations but find it more advantageous to take the standard deduction.” That means you can deduct 300 dollars in donations on the standard 10-40 or 10-40 E-Z form without filing more paperwork.

“You’re still able to take that standard deduction,” Miller says, “and give to a qualified charitable organization and take a deduction on your tax return this year.” If you’re still looking to make a donation before year’s end, make sure you’re giving to a legitimate group. Miller says it’s vital to use a credit card or a check when donating and to get a receipt.  “Don’t fall for or be pressured into donating by a gift card, like an iTunes gift card or a wire transfer,” Miller says. “That should be a big red flag to people that the charity is not for real.”

Also, he says to make sure the charity you’re singling out qualifies for donations under federal tax laws. Find a list of qualifying charities at irs.gov.

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